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Route on-time record

LAX to FAT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport). 980 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5299 at 10:35 AM.

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LAX → FAT

Los Angeles to Fresno: 980 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

88%

Cancelled

0.5%

avg delay 9 min

Best time to leave

6 to 9 PM

92% on time vs 77% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

88% chance on time

Check LAX to FAT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $220 (United 5626 on 2026-10-29). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · SkyWest 5299 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:35 AM → 11:58 AM1h 23m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (363 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 363 flights

    Find 10:35 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · United 2064

    4:41 PM → 5:52 PM1h 11m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 73 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 73 flights

    Find United 2064 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5329 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:31 PM → 10:44 PM1h 13m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (187 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 187 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 77% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 92%).
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 187 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)88%

    872 flights · 89% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

  • United Airlines87%

    108 flights · 87% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • 9 AM to noon91%

    364 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 3 to 6 PM91%

    249 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 6 to 9 PM92%

    175 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • After 9 PM77%

    192 flights · avg delay 22 min

Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Saturday (84%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
92
F
83
M
84
A
90
M
88
J
90
J
78
A
85
S
93
O
85
N
90
D
82

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft42%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • Severe weather19%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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LAX to FAT questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to FAT?
6 to 9 PM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 77% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from LAX to FAT?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 872 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on LAX to FAT?
July (78% on time); the best was September (93%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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